My Retirement Gift

by Maureen P.

I had always said that when I retired from teaching elementary children I would bring Yoga into my life; for the rest of my life! I had contacted Margau once inquiring about her gentle Yoga classes at Banff Trail Community Centre a few years ago but I didn’t make the commitment. Then in the Fall of 2022, after retiring, I made that commitment to Yoga and to myself! I have been participating in the Gentle Yoga classes since then and I have noticed some remarkable improvements in all aspects of myself.  After being a pavement runner for about 14 years, I had done some damage to my knees. Yoga is strengthening them and my pain has lessened. My balance has improved significantly and my overall arthritis pain has decreased!  We have so much fun in the classes. The Yogis are a great group of people from all walks of life and I have really enjoyed the friendships I am making. Our beautiful leader, Margau is a very kind, caring and fun Yoga Instructor. She is so knowledgeable and is completely non-judgmental and unconditional. She always finds a way to help us. This in turn is helping us all to live a more active, healthy, happy and balanced life!  Margau and Yoga are my gift!